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If you haven’t heard yet, there’s a new (and seriously improved!) AIP-friendly cereal in town — Lovebird Cereal! The Original Unsweetened flavor is 100% AIP Core Elimination Stage compliant, while the Honey, Cinnamon, Cocoa, and Fruity flavors are Modified AIP / Stage 1 Reintroduction compliant (read more about Modified vs. Core AIP here). But no matter which flavor you choose, they’re all 100% AMAZING!

Even better — 20% of profits go toward supporting childhood cancer research 💛 Talk about a win-win-win!

This cereal is a total game-changer for anyone with AIP kiddos (or grown-ups who still love a good crunch). Like, cerealously… what have y’all been giving your AIP toddlers to munch on with Cheerios literally off the table!?

It’s such a treat to be able to enjoy a deliciously crunchy, gut-friendly cereal as part of a well-balanced AIP breakfast — just pour on your favorite AIP milk option (click here for recipes!) and dig in. It’s also the perfect crunchy topping for a smoothie bowl or an easy, anytime snack — zero guilt required.

I’ve tried all the flavors, and picking a favorite was tough — but Fruity wins for me! Honey and cinnamon tied for a close second when snacking solo, while unsweetened is wonderfully versatile for use as a breading or crunchy casserole topping (like in my AIP Cereal-ously Crispy Baked Chicken Strips or my FAVE throwback to childhood Lovebird Cereal Cookie Clusters — a must-try!).

There are honestly oodles of creative AIP recipes using these yummy “AIP O’s,” so I’ve rounded up a bunch of them below! But first things first — you’ll want to grab a coupon code to save 15% off every order (no expiry!). It’s easy to remember — just use code AIP at checkout!

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About Lovebird Cereal

♥ Gluten-Free
♥ Dairy-Free
♥ Non-GMO
♥ Sweetened by Nature – No Refined Sugar or Stevia
♥ No “Natural” Flavors or Additives
♥ Always Made with Real, Simple Ingredients

Lovebird was created to clean up junk food and offer families (especially those with AIP kiddos!) a healthy alternative to conventional cereal. And even sweeter — 20% of net profits go toward nonprofits fighting pediatric cancer 💛

Ingredient & AIP Update

Lovebird recently added buckwheat flour to some of their recipes to increase protein and nutrient density — but don’t panic! Buckwheat is a seed, not a grain, and it’s completely gluten-free.

Here’s how it breaks down:

• 🥣 Original Unsweetened → 100% AIP Core Elimination Stage Compliant

• 🍯 Honey, 🌿 Cinnamon, 🍫 Cocoa, 🍓 Fruity → Contain buckwheat, suitable for Modified AIP Elimination or Stage 1 Reintroduction

Lovebird continues to evolve and listen to its community — so whether you’re in full elimination or starting reintroductions, there’s a flavor for every AIP journey!

 

AIP Lovebird Cereal Recipes

NOTE: Be sure to use recipes and ingredients that are suitable for YOUR personalize stage of the AIP diet.

My Easy AIP Recipes!

Chocolatey Cookie Clusters – No-Bake – Fast & Easy!
Chewy Apple Pie Cereal Bars
Cereal-ously Crispy Baked Chicken Strips 
Frozen Strawberry Delights

Lovebird AIP Recipe Round-Up:

Banana Cream Pie with Cereal Crust – use coconut oil not ghee
Campfire Banana S’mores – use homemade carob chips not chocolate chips and AIP Marshmallows 
Cereal Bars – use homemade carob chips not chocolate chips
Cereal Ice Cream Cake – use tigernut butter unless you’ve reintroduced sunflower seed butter and omit pumpkin seed topping
Chicken Nuggets (Air Fryer or Deep Fried)
Cinnamon Salted Caramel Donuts
Chocolate Cereal S’mores – use coconut oil not ghee, use AIP Marshmallows, use homemade carob bars
Chocolate Covered Cereal Bars – use tigernut butter not almond, use homemade carob chocolate 
Chocolate Crispy Squares – use tigernut butter, homemade carob chips not chocolate chips 
Coconut Matcha Pie
Chocolate Mousse Pie
Crispy Cereal Treats – use AIP Marshmallows and homemade carob chips
Crunchy Cookie Cake Cereal Fudge Bars – use coconut oil not ghee, use an homemade AIP Baking Powder blend, use homemade carob chips/bar, use carob not cacao
Donut Cookies
Elivs Butter Jelly Crunch Nice Cream – use tigernut butter 
Graham Crackers
Granola – ensure dried fruits are unsulphured and do not contain non-compliant oils/preservatives/sweeteners
No-Bake Snack Bars – omit seeds, ensure dried fruits are unsulphured and do not contain non-compliant oils/preservatives/sweeteners
No-Bake Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
No-Rice Crispy Treat “Sushi” – use tigernut butter not nut butter, use carob powder not cacao
Puppy Chow Mix – use tigernut butter and homemade carob chips
Ranch Chicken Nuggets
Samoa Cereal Bars – use tigernut butter not nut/seed butter, use homemade carob chips/bar
Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow

Ingredient FAQs

Cassava – Lovebird uses Organic Cassava Flour NOT grain or tapioca.  Industrialized grains and refined carbohydrates like corn, oats, wheat were clearly off the table because they cause inflammation that can damage the lining of your gut and stress your immune system. 

However, there was a decision of Cassava Root vs. Tapioca.  Cassava is meaningfully better but it’s 33% more expensive than tapioca.  So it’s a decision to use the best ingredient or the cheap ingredient – Lovebird will ALWAYS choose the best. 

Lovebird uses organic cassava because it uses the entire cassava root, meaning it is a whole food flour.  Unlike tapioca flour, cassava flour uses the entire root; so cassava keeps the fiber, protein, starch, vitamins, and minerals that would otherwise be lost in making tapioca flour.  Cassava flour is a good source of prebiotic fiber and is a rich source of nutrients compared to many other starches: vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, and folate. 

Some have asked about lead levels in the Cassava that Lovebird uses, so we want to assure you that 1) Lovebird tests for heavy metals and as of the time of writing uses Medallion Labs, 2) Lovebird selects suppliers that follow California’s Prop 65 guidelines (which is the leader in the USA) with third-party testing for heavy metals, and as mentioned above is certified USDA organic. They use a specific formula which you can learn more about here.  

Collagen – Lovebird uses grass-fed, pasture-raised collagen to help boost gut health and provide protein.  Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and holds everything together.  The word collagen literally means “glue” in ancient Greek.  Collagen supplementation has been shown to improve bone, joint, tendon, skin, muscle, and cardiovascular health.  

Given the rise in popularity, not all collagen is created equal. Parker at Lovebird spent a lot of time researching suppliers and questioned their processing techniques to ensure that their collagen was effective and safely processed.  The collagen Lovebird uses is of the best quality and safest processing techniques they could find.  The collagen is from grass-fed and grass finished cows that have eaten nothing but grass and foraged their entire lives.  It is heavy metal tested, pasture-raised, Kosher, hormone free, pesticide free, Non-GMO, antibiotic free, RBGH-RBST free, and does not use any carriers or solvents.

Sweeteners – Lovebird uses nature to lightly sweeten – NOT science.  Honey is an ancient nutrient-rich superfood with healing properties.  Honey has anti-diabetic effects that help control blood sugar, antimicrobial properties that help kill bad bacteria, prebiotic properties that help boost gut health, and cardiovascular benefits that help reduce blood pressure.  You may walk around grocery stores and see claims of “made with real honey” don’t fall for that marketing “trick”.  In fact, products only need a very small amount of honey to use that claim.  When you check the ingredient label, you will find a whole gang of “sweeteners” that are actually driven the sweetness such as refined sugar, “natural” flavors, and natural/artificial high potency sweeteners. 

Refined sugars and artificial sweeteners drive inflammation and wreak havoc on your health making it easy to avoid using in the recipe.  However, “natural” flavors and “natural” high potency sweeteners sound innocent – right?  Not exactly and they are often FAR from “natural”.

Natural flavors are defined “as those that derive their aroma or flavor chemicals from plant or animal sources that are manipulated in a lab.  In short, they are engineered to not just replicate those “aromas or flavors” but amplify those sensations to trick your body to eat more.  Legally, a “natural” flavor can contain up to 20 different ingredients/chemicals/stuff.  Nobody really knows what’s in these “lab manipulated” chemistry experiments.

High potency sweeteners such as Stevia and Monkfruit are certainly better than refined sugar – BUT – Lovebird avoids them because they are a “trick”:

1. Designed to trick your body: our bodies are not designed to handle calorie-free sweeteners.  Experiencing a sweet taste from a food that is not going to provide glucose disrupts our body’s sugar-handling process and damages our health.
2. Created in laboratories: Lovebird prefers chef aprons to science lab coats.  Stevia/Monkfruit can contain many other ingredients to boost sweetness and fuel cravings.  
3. Can cause digestive discomfort:  it’s very easy to consume too much given that it’s designed to trigger cravings but not satisfy them which can cause bloating and diarrhea.
4. No real research on their effects: all of the above combined with limited to no research on the negative effects of Stevia causes Lovebird to stay away.

Buckwheat – Lovebird recently added organic buckwheat flour to some of their recipes to boost protein and nutrient density. Don’t worry — buckwheat is a seed, not a grain, so it’s naturally gluten-free and AIP-compatible for Modified Elimination or Stage 1 Reintroduction.

Buckwheat is a nutritional powerhouse. It’s rich in protein, fiber, and essential minerals like magnesium, manganese, and zinc. It also contains antioxidants that support overall gut and immune health. Including buckwheat helps create a more balanced nutritional profile for the cereal, providing sustained energy and helping to make each bowl more filling — especially important for growing kids or anyone needing a convenient, nutrient-dense breakfast.

Some people worry about grains when they hear “buckwheat,” but it’s important to remember that buckwheat is a seed, so it doesn’t trigger the inflammatory responses often associated with grains like wheat, oats, or corn. For those on full AIP elimination, the Original Unsweetened option remains 100% compliant, while flavors with buckwheat can be safely enjoyed during Modified AIP Elimination or Stage 1 Reintroduction.